Grants - BH - Transportation/Driver

 

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Primary Functions: (Transportation Driver)

 

1. Pick up patients from their homes or designated locations and transport them safely to medical appointments
2. Return patients home after appointments as scheduled
3. Assist patients with entering and exiting the vehicle as needed
4. Maintain a clean, safe, and well-maintained vehicle
5. Follow all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and organizational policies
6. Communicate professionally with patients, clinic staff, and supervisors
7. Maintain accurate trip logs such as but not limited to who was picked up, dropped off and times.
8. Provide courteous, respectful, and culturally sensitive service at all times

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
3. Ability to work with patients of diverse backgrounds and needs.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Reliable, punctual, and organized.
6. Ability to lift or assist patients as needed.

Preferred:

1. Previous driving or transportation experience preferred
2. Experience serving a multicultural population.
3. Experience working in healthcare, community services, or patient transportation.
4. Familiarity with local roads and routes.

 

Special Conditions of Employment:

 

1. Successful background and life scan clearance.
2. Has a clean driving record and insurance as required by the state.
3. CPR/BLS certification: Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
4. Annual background checks: Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continuous employment, to ensure compliance with organizational standards and eligibility requirements.
5. For-Cause Drug Screening: Comply with drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization for cause, to support a safe, compliant, and drug-free workplace.
6. Ongoing Compliance Requirements: Maintain up-to-date compliance with all required annual renewals including professional licenses, certifications, physical examinations. TB testing, and mandatory regulatory trainings as assigned by the San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC).

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent time management skills.
3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and meticulous records.
5. Effective interpersonal skills.
6. Able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all staff, patients and stakeholders.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
9. Able to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary to perform the job function.
10. Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy. 
11. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite or related programs.

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation.

 

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

 

1. Able to lift/move up to 15 pounds, move from place to place.
2. Able to sit at a desk or in a vehicle and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
3. Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.
4. Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.
5. Ability to multitask, understand, and follow instructions.
6. Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.

 

Customer Service:

 

1. Actively supports, promotes, and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision, and core values of SDAIHC.
2. Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
3. Demonstrates SDAIHC’s Standards of Customer Service Behavior: Compassion, Attitude, Communication, Appearance, Sense of Ownership, and Teamwork.
4. Participates in on-going customer service training.
5. In every action, seeks to promote SDAIHC as a top service organization.

 

Quality Management:

 

1. Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.
2. Comply with all SDAIHC policies and procedures and proactively participates in the implementation of new initiatives.
3. Participate and ensure continuous quality improvement process as directed by clinic leadership.  

 

Safety:

 

1. Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
2. Participate in infection prevention through appropriate use of infection control measures during patient treatment and patient interactions.
3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for maintaining physical spaces, equipment, and supplies.  
4. Use all appropriate equipment and/or tools to ensure workplace safety. 
5. Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.  

 

Privacy/Compliance:

           

1. Maintains privacy and security of all patients, employees, and volunteer information and access to such information. Such information is accessed on a need-to-know basis for business purposes only. 
2. Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports on unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.
3. Upholds strict ethical standards.

 

Flexibility - Clinic hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. Must be flexible to work varied hours and evenings and weekends when needed.

 

 

Disclaimer

 

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

 

Preference is given to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Natives in accordance with the American Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472, 473 and 473a).

 

In other than the above, the San Diego American Indian Health Center, is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

Acknowledgement

 

 

San Diego American Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.

 

Preference is given to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Natives in accordance with the American Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472, 473 and 473a). In other than the above, the San Diego American Indian Health Center, is an equal opportunity employer.

 

San Diego American Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation, or belief.